The Embrace statue unveiled in Boston on MLK weekend

The four intertwined arms were inspired by a photo of the civil rights leader and his wife when they learned he had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Ana Walshe's husband Brian Walshe is a 'sociopath' and 'physically violent:' court docs

The art fraudster husband, who is criminally charged with impeding an investigation into his wife's mysterious disappearance, was branded a "sociopath" and "physically violent" in court documents that allege he plundered his dead father's estate. 

Ana Walshe investigation uncovers hatchet, hacksaw found in trash facility: report

Police investigating the disappearance of Massachusetts mom Ana Walshe found trash bags with blood, a hatchet and a hacksaw at a waste facility about an hour from the family's home, according to a new report.

Missing mother Ana Walshe's husband appears in court on new charges over her disappearance

The husband of Ana Walshe, the missing D.C. real estate executive from Massachusetts who disappeared on New Year's Day, arrived for a court appearance Monday morning at Quincy District Court.

Massachusetts man wins $25K for life lottery prize — six times

Raymond Roberts Sr. won the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky for Life game, which awards $25,000 a year for a minimum of 20 years. But he won the prize six times in one drawing after buying six tickets with the same numbers.

Man charged with threatening doctor over transgender care

A Comfort man has been charged with allegedly threatening a Boston physician who works for a national LGBTQ health education center.

Can of Red Bull left in casino leads to suspected serial bank robber's arrest

A man suspected of robbing more than a dozen banks in four states has been arrested thanks to a can of Red Bull he drank at a Massachusetts casino.

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.

Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Driver claims foot got stuck before deadly Apple store crash

A man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he was reckless when he crashed his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring 19 others, authorities said.

Driver charged with reckless homicide after crashing into Apple store

A man is being charged with reckless homicide after crashing his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others, authorities said Tuesday.

Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor

Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.

Massachusetts woman allegedly unleashes swarm of bees on deputies carrying out eviction order

A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.